Category Technology

The Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, Gbenga Sesan, has called for increased investment in digital literacy programmes, particularly in underserved communities, to ensure broader access to digital services. In a note shared with The PUNCH, Sesan emphasised that such initiatives…

Billboxx, an integrated billing-to-payment platform designed to ensure timely payments for businesses across Africa, disclosed on Monday that it had successfully closed a $1.6m pre-seed funding round. The investment saw participation from notable investors, including Norrsken Accelerator, Kaleo Ventures, Founders…

Airtel Nigeria has commenced its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at spreading festive cheer by providing meals to 6,000 underprivileged Nigerians across six cities. The 10th edition of the campaign, themed “5 Days;…

Konga, a leading e-commerce group, is set to launch Africa’s first AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos, scheduled for debut in January 2025. The station, KongaFM, will blend technology, entertainment, and commerce to foster impactful connections across Nigeria and beyond.…

The telecom industry in Nigeria has been urged to address critical barriers that hinder its growth, including right-of-way bottlenecks and multiple taxation, which have continued to slow down infrastructure development and digital transformation. This message was delivered by the President…

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators are advocating inclusive policies to address industry challenges and reverse declining investments. The President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Tony Emoekpere, emphasised the need for stakeholder engagement and collaborative policy development to ensure the…

Experts convened at the 5th edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout in Lagos to discuss the pressing issues of fake news, cyberbullying, and their far-reaching impact on society. The event, themed “Social Media: The Influence, Power, and Impact,” brought…

Nigeria’s internet data usage surged to 870,398.28 terabytes in October, marking an increase from 850,249.09 terabytes in September. This rebound follows a decline in September, which saw internet consumption drop by 0.82 per cent to 850,249.09 terabytes, the first decrease…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a draft regulatory framework aimed at addressing fraud, spam, and other challenges in the Application-to-Person messaging sector. The telecom regulator made this announcement in a statement on Friday. The proposed framework was introduced during…

Google has unveiled new Artificial Intelligence tools to protect Gmail’s 2.5 billion users from a surge in holiday scams, the company disclosed in a blog post on Wednesday. The tech giant said these advanced measures are part of its ongoing…